Clinical Immunology Society Inc

“Line 3 explanation - cis is in contract with executive director, inc., an association management company.”

“Line 6 explanation - regular membership is open to individuals who are engaged in research in the area of clinical immunology or have contributed to or are engaged in the practice of clinical immunology; have an md, do, phd or equivalent academic degree; have made scholarly contributions as defined by the council; are active, bona fide representatives of the international scientific community with a specialty or interest in a field related to clinical immunology. Associate membership is open to individuals who hold a bachelors, masters, rn or equivalent degree with a demonstrated interest in clinical immunology. Trainee membership is open to individuals who are enrolled in academic programs awarding, and are candidate for md, do, phd, or equivalent degree, with a demonstrated interest in clinical immunology; are participating in post-doctoral or clinical fellowship, or residency programs. Emeritus membership is open to those individuals who have attained the age of 65 years and have been a regular member for five years or longer.”

“Line 7a explanation - the voting membership elects the councilors prior to the annual business meeting. The voting membership includes regular members in good standing. Associate, trainee and emeritus members do not have voting rights.”

“Line 7b explanation - the voting membership is entitled to vote on all matters to be voted on by members of the society. Any matter to be decided by a vote of the members shall be decided by majority vote of members present in person or by proxy at a meeting of members.”

“Line 11b explanation - the completed form 990 and all applicable schedules is distributed to the council for review and approval. Once approved, the form is signed by a selected officer and filed with the irs.”

“Line 4 - bylaws were updated to include the eligibility requirements for a fellow membership, and the amendment process was modified.”

“All council members are covered under the policy. The executive committee has the final review/determination of whether a conflict exists. The individual with a conflict is limited from decision making regarding the transaction where the conflict exists.”

“Cis is managed by executive director, inc., a for-profit management company. Cis had no official employees because all staff assigned to cis are employees of the management company. Cis also does not compensate councilors or other top officials. Cis also doesn't have anyone who fits the definition of a key employees. Cis contracts with executive director, inc. To provide office facilities, management, record keeping, accounting, storage, other significant services, plus related overhead costs.”

“Cis makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and form 990 available for public inspection upon request. All such requests should be in writing and accompanied by a $20 reproduction and handling charge if a print copy is requested. Members of the council receiving and inquiry must advise staff of the request within a reasonable time after the inquiry is received.”